Challenging or obstructive workplace relationships can mean the difference between a highly positive job and an intolerable one. However, you can apply effective strategies to improve and transform the relationships to where they become beneficial business partners, mentors, or colleagues. It requires purpose, persistence, and patience to identify the right formula for understanding, navigating, and…
CAREER TRANSITION IS AN ARDOUS PROCESS that involves strategically moving from one field to another or changing roles within the same industry. It can be a challenging process that requires adequate preparation, research, and planning. Various fundamentals, insights, analysis, and trends affect the success of this process. COVID-19 disrupted the job market and forced many…
Most of us would agree that we are a product of our decisions, far more than our hopes, dreams, and goals. The further we get in life, the more we evaluate our choices from a coulda-woulda-shoulda perspective. We can often be harsh on ourselves as we reflect on our decisions, especially concerning our career. Deciding…
One of the biggest frustrations during a job search is when a prospective employer or recruiter firm stops communicating with you following a seemingly good interview. Professionalism seems to break down and a lack of follow-up etiquette ensues for no apparent reason. Then you start wondering if you are not a good fit, or if…
Have you ever sought to transition to a meaningful role you feel qualified for but have never performed in? Are you bored, unfulfilled, underutilized, or underpaid, and you want more out of your career? We all reach these times of dissatisfaction or stagnation in our careers. Whatever promotion I was ever awarded, at least 25%…
What is the impact of the Coronavirus on you career over the next 6 to 18 months and how should you respond to it? There are a few facts you should keep in mind and steps you should take as you look at the possible implications and options concerning the Coronavirus and your career. We’re…
There is a big misconception that in good economic times the job search process is easy…it is not. Being clear of the destination of your career and being confident in the means to get there is an important, yet difficult proposition which most people struggle with. If it was easy you would have likely already…
In my world of executive coaching I see leaders strive to master many attributes and competencies. Among these are vision-casting, inspiration, creativity, collaboration, problem solving, decision quality, emotional intelligence, intellectual horsepower, command skills, strategic agility and on and on; but seldom is WISDOM among them. Wisdom is unique and rare. It’s the Holy Grail of…
In examining time-tested leadership attributes that are essential to long term success, I want to address the attribute that is foundational to all the others. It’s the primary quality that defines who a person truly is and their worthiness to be a respected leader. That key attribute is ones’ character. Wikipedia identifies character more specifically as moral character which is an evaluation of a an individual’s stable moral qualities. The concept of character implies a…
In an earlier post The Timeless Golden Rule of Leadership, I discussed that complex leadership models often make it difficult for leaders to employ all of the recommendations that they offer. Further new models come out so often we forget that many of the tried and true behaviors that get less attention but are still highly…